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In which city did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate ₹5,200 crore worth of development projects, including metro extensions and the Kona Expressway?
Mumbai
Kolkata
Chennai
Hyderabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹5,200 crore in Kolkata, West Bengal, on 22 August 2025. The initiatives included major metro network extensions such as the Noapara–Jai Hind Bimanbandar line for direct airport access, the Sealdah–Esplanade line reducing travel time drastically, and the Beleghata–Hemanta Mukhopadhyay section enhancing IT hub connectivity. Alongside these, he laid the foundation for the six-lane elevated Kona Expressway, expected to boost trade, tourism, and logistics. These projects highlight Kolkata’s transformation into a modern urban mobility hub while strengthening its historical role in India’s economic development.
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